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?? Calling all early-stage, growth-stage and AI founders & innovators! ??Ready to take your startup to the next level? Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the evolving A landscape and discover strategic growth insights to position your company for lasting success. ???? Topics We’ll Cover: ?? AI Acquisition Trends & Challenges – Navigate Big Tech's growing appetite for talent and intellectual property, and learn strategic moves to stay ahead. ?? Opportunities Beyond Big Tech – Uncover niche areas where AI startups can thrive without Big Tech's attention. ?? Applications vs. Models – Should you focus on building applications or foundational models? Learn what aligns with today’s market needs. ?? Vertical vs. General AI – Explore the pros and cons of specializing in industry-specific solutions vs. pursuing broader AI innovations. Featuring a Stellar Line-up of Speakers & Panelists: ? Rajat Suri – Co-founder of Lima and Tribe, former Founder & CEO of Presto, and Co-founder of Lyft ? Sophia Xiao – Former General Partner at General Catalyst, former VP Product at Twitch ? Cecilia Li – Co-founder of Lima, CEO of Cirqled ? Joe (Zhou) Sha– Head of Product at Atlassian, former Co-founder & CEO of Percept.ai (acquired by Atlassian) ? Shuwei Yang – Co-founder & CEO of Brix, driving AI-powered project management innovation ?? Limited spots available for this intimate event – RSVP today: https://lu.ma/okrme6vx ?? #AI #Startups #BigTech #GrowthStrategy #Founders #Investors #AIInnovation #ScalingAI #TechLeadership #Entrepreneurship

?? Calling all women in tech and tech enthusiasts! Join us for Empowering Women in Tech on October 10th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in San Francisco. This is your chance to network, learn, and gain inspiration from women leaders like Mahak Sharma, Lin Yuan, and Paulina Szyzdek. Expect insightful discussions on AI, women’s leadership in tech, and the future of innovation. RSVP to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/hyf0hviw ??? When: October 10th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM ?? Where: San Francisco ??? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/hyf0hviw ?? Limited spots available! #WomenInTech #SFTechWeek #AI #DiversityInTech #Leadership #WomenFounders #TechLeadership #Networking #Inspiration #TechInnovation #RSVPNow #BrixLabs #Brix

Fusion Fund had a fantastic time during #SFTechWeek, hosting our “Transformer’s Mixer - Future of AI Infrastructure ” founder happy hour with our co-hosts Amazon Web Services (AWS), Brix, and CIBC Innovation. Our event gathered over 150 attendees, bringing together founders, investors, and researchers to explore the evolving landscape of AI infrastructure. The evening featured a panel discussion with leading AI entrepreneurs and investors from our team and portfolio: - Dr. Amr Awadallah, CEO and Co-Founder of Vectara - Dr. Yangqing Jia, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of Lepton AI - Trevor Mottl, Investment Partner at Fusion Fund Charlotte Xia from my team, the author of the AI infra report we published earlier this year, also shared the key highlights and findings from her report. Here is the link to the report with more details: https://lnkd.in/gMYUNM6x Thank you to our co-hosts and panelists, and to everyone who joined us to make this event a success. Lily Yuen Xu, Aaron Melgar, Carol X., Sean Thompson, Samuel George Hafer. Here's to throwing more great events together in the future! #SFTechWeek, #Innovation, #VentureCapital, #AI, #Startups

?? Join Me for the AI Go-To-Market Breakfast Panel During #SFTechWeek! Calling all AI entrepreneurs! ?? Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to uncover GTM secrets, hear success stories, and network with industry leaders—all over a delicious breakfast. ??? ?? Date: October 9th ?? Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM ?? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/wbm7srl5 Meet Our Esteemed Panelists: Jia Li: Co-Founder, President, and Chief AI Officer of LiveX AI; IEEE Fellow; co-instructor of Stanford's inaugural Generative AI and Medicine course. Deepa Sureka: Entrepreneurial leader and former COO at Rakuten USA, instrumental in scaling the US marketplace. Xiao Zhang: Cofounder of Collov, leveraging AI to revolutionize residential remodelling projects. Lomit Patel: Growth executive with experience scaling startups like Roku (IPO), TrustedID (acquired by Equifax), and Texture (acquired by Apple). Don't miss this opportunity to connect with AI founders, investors, and industry experts. #AITechnology #StartupStrategies #SFtechWeek #Innovation #TechEvent #Networking #Brix #LiveXAI #Rakuten #Collov #AI+Studio

As a proud Canadian, I’m excited to moderate a discussion on the impact of Canadian AI talent in the global tech landscape at #SFTechWeek 2024! ????? On Tuesday, October 8th, we’ll dive into why Canada is a leader in tech talent and innovation. Our incredible panel of experts will share insights on cross-border collaboration, government support, and how Canadian policies drive global tech growth. Here’s who you’ll be hearing from: Rana Sarkar, Consul General of Canada in San Francisco, will offer insights into the policies supporting tech innovation and cross-border business development between Canada and Silicon Valley. John Yue, CEO of Inference.AI, will discuss the rise of Canadian talent in global tech, as a founder leading a Silicon Valley company with Canadian roots and a strong R&D team in Canada. Pavan Dhillon, Owner of Dhillon Immigration Law, will highlight how Canadian immigration policies make it easier for companies to hire and retain top talent from around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from these leaders and gain insights into how Canada is shaping the future of global tech. Huge thanks to Brix, Digital Moose Lounge, and the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco | Consulat général du Canada à San Francisco for organizing this event. Register here: https://lu.ma/wo7mlnut Looking forward to a great discussion! #CanadianTech #AIMadeInCanada #GlobalTech #CrossBorderInnovation #SFTechWeek #TechTalent